President's Welcome
This webpage of presidential updates delivers on my pledge of open and clear communication with the Cal State San Marcos campus community. Along with my speeches, open forums, and video messages, these timely web reports will convey my thoughts about pressing issues and recent events directly to all of you, and this new avenue of communications seems fitting for our tech-savvy 21st-century campus! As I am a firm believer in two-way communication, I hope you will send me your thoughts via my pres@csusm.edu e-mailbox. I'm eager to hear what's on your mind and learn which topics you might like me to address in future reports.
October 28, 2009
Vice President for Student Affairs Search
Dr. Pat Worden has provided outstanding leadership for the Student Affairs Division for the past four years. Pat was looking toward to her retirement three years ago but has graciously continued to serve in the role. She has led the division through its continued maturity and, over the past two years, through a difficult budget environment. Pat came to the University as a founding faculty member. She went on to serve as an associate dean of arts & sciences and dean of graduate studies and AVP for research before taking on the interim role of vice president for student affairs. We have been so fortunate to have Pat but we must let her and her husband Peter do what they set out to do three years ago. Pat will retire at the end of the academic year. (read more)
October 13, 2009
President Haynes and Provost Cutrer Host Conversation with Department Chairs and Program Directors/Coordinators
President Haynes and Provost Cutrer hosted a conversation yesterday (October 12) with department chairs and program coordinators to discuss the University Budget and the year ahead. Members of Academic Senate Executive Committee and local CFA leaders were also in attendance at the meeting.
Notes of the meeting were developed by Jackie Trischman and Matt Ceppi, and reviewed by Janet McDaniel and Don Barrett. The notes can be found here.
September 22, 2009
Fall 2010 Admission
As part of the CSU adopted plan to address the significant reduction in state support, the system will reduce enrollment by 40,000 students over the next two years. For California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) our enrollment target has been reduced by 6 percent. This is a big blow to a University that has seen such tremendous growth as ours, and a blow to our region. (read more)
September 11, 2009
Mayor's Education Forum
On September 10, I joined City of San Marcos Mayor Desmond, Palomar College President Bob Deegan and San Marcos Unified School District Superintendent Kevin Holt for an evening at The McMahan House to think together about the important role of public education in the future of San Marcos and this region. Each of these educational institutions makes its own unique contribution to the landscape of public education. Together, we have the opportunity to prepare a new generation of leaders and citizens who will serve our state. More than ever before, education provides the foundation for the economic, cultural and social advancement.
To view the text to the President's remarks, delivered at the September 10th Mayor's Education Forum click here.
September 10, 2009
Budget Cuts Endanger CSUSM
On August 30, 2009, an editorial by President Haynes was published in the North County Times. To read her editorial click here.
September 9, 2009
University Budget Forum
President Haynes held a Budget Forum on Tuesday, September 8, 2009. To view her speech click here or visit http://www.csusm.edu/president/communication.html.
August 25, 2009
Campus Climate Advocate
I am pleased to announce that Scott Gross has accepted my invitation to serve as the University's new Campus Climate Advocate. In this role, Scott will facilitate the Campus Connect program, serve as my liaison to SAND (Staff Appreciation and Development), and advise me in general with respect to campus climate-one of the University's five strategic priorities. Scott will take on the advocate role as part of his current position as Director of Community Engagement, which now also includes oversight of the newly reorganized University's Event And Conference Services office. (read more)
July 27, 2009
CSUSM Furlough Implementation
As you know, the California State University is implementing furloughs to help address the significant reduction in state General Fund support for the CSU. A furlough is a mandated period of time off without pay. Furloughs differ from salary reductions and pay cuts in that they are temporary and do not affect employment status, health benefit eligibility or pay rate for retirement benefits. The CSU furloughs are effective August 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. (read more)
July 22, 2009
Budget Forum Scheduled
On Tuesday, July 28, at 3:00 p.m. in ARTS 240, I will host an all-campus forum to discuss the California State University budget situation. At the forum, the campus community will receive an update on the latest information and developments related to the budget and the July 21 CSU Board of Trustees meeting, as well as have an opportunity to ask questions.
To stay informed, I encourage you to periodically check the University's updated Budget Central website at www.csusm.edu/budgetcentral for the latest news, messages from President Haynes, and related documents and links.
July 22, 2009
Budget Update
At yesterday's Board of Trustees meeting a number of actions were approved to help close the $584 million CSU budget deficit. (read more)
July 10, 2009
WASC Update
I am writing to you with good news about our WASC reaccreditation process.
At its meeting on June 17-19, the WASC Commission reaffirmed CSUSM's accreditation for seven years, with our next Institutional Capacity Review in the spring of 2016 and our Educational Effectiveness review for fall 2017.
Further, the WASC Commission letter to me highlighted the following regarding our recent Education Effectiveness Review:
The self-study process demonstrates significant campus participation and engagement and institutional commitment to the creation of a "learning organization" based on an emerging "culture of evidence" and key functions such as planning, assessment, and program review that the University continues to develop and strengthen.
Many individuals contributed to the WASC reaccreditation process, and the good work of the entire campus assured the positive outcome.
My thanks to you all for your contributions to making CSUSM an exemplary university.
For more detailed information about WASC's findings and our next steps, please visit the CSUSM accreditation website at: http://www2.csusm.edu/wasc/ourreports.htm.
May 28, 2009
Update to President Haynes' May 20th Budget Message
The President's May 20th Budget Message referenced a June 1st meeting called by Chancellor Reed for all CSU Presidents. The Chancellor was called to testify before the state legislature, requiring the meeting to be rescheduled to June 3rd. Following the June 3rd meeting, Executive Council will review and assess CSUSM's position on June 4th and will do whatever appropriate to begin discussions and consultation about next steps. Please continue to visit Budget Central for the latest news and information. (http://www.csusm.edu/budgetcentral)
To read the full May 20th Budget Message sent by President Haynes, go to http://www.csusm.edu/budgetcentral/message.html
April 14, 2009
Budget Update
Forum Scheduled for May 7th at 3:30 p.m. in Arts 240
We learned in the last few weeks that California will not receive enough federal stimulus money to avoid $948 million in cuts to specific programs in the 2009-10 budget, including a $50 million reduction to the CSU's 2009-10 budget. A determination by the state treasurer and state finance director as to whether or not the state would receive a specified amount of the federal funds was one of the requirements included in the recently enacted state budget. The treasurer and finance director's March 27 decision means the cuts to specific programs are occurring. It also means the personal income tax rates will increase by 0.25 percent rather than 0.125 percent. (read more)
April 14, 2009
CSUSM Shines in SD Science Festival
Our region can take pride in the fact that this month's 2009 San Diego Science Festival was the biggest science festival ever held in the United States. And our university can take pride in knowing that Cal State San Marcos made a very impressive Festival showing, both here on campus and at the culminating Expo Day in Balboa Park.
On Wednesday, April 1st, nearly 300 people, including busloads of K-12 schoolchildren, came to Cal State San Marcos to enjoy 17 interactive science exhibits. (read more)
March 10, 2009
It's Official! CSUSM Temecula Opens
At a gathering yesterday of more than 100 jubilant supporters, Cal State San Marcos at Temecula was officially launched at the Paul Goldring Garrett Institute for Higher Learning. I joined with Temecula Mayor Maryann Edwards and Council Members Mike Naggar and Chuck Washington in a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and guests were taken on tours of the sparkling new facility's classrooms, including patient care rooms for Nursing students. (read more)
February 23, 2009
Update on the Enacted California Budget
I am writing to let you know how the state budget approved last week by the California legislature will affect CSU and CSU San Marcos. (read more)
February 2, 2009
Spring Diversity Forum
I invite everyone to attend our Spring Diversity Town Hall Forum on Monday, February 16 at 11:30 a.m., in the Grand Salon of the Clarke Field House. We will continue the dialogue that we began at our very successful November 10 Fall Diversity Forum, and we will explore ways to implement ideas resulting from the Fall Forum; a full list is available at: http://www.csusm.edu/president/documents/diversityforumnotes.pdf.
January 30, 2009
Budget Forum Update
Our January 29 campus Budget Forum was a great example of how important it is that we keep the lines of communication open, and keep our campus community united, when tough fiscal times call for institutional resilience. (read more)
January 26, 2009
Dr. Steve Nichols, Athletic Director, Steps Down to Return to Faculty
Dr. Steve Nichols has decided to leave the post of Athletic Director and return to the faculty after the 2008/09 academic year. (read more)
January 21, 2009
Inauguration Day 2009: Reflections on a New Era
The first day of a new semester is always noteworthy, but nothing compares to the sense of wonder we shared as we opened the Spring 2009 semester by watching a live broadcast of the inauguration of President Barack Obama. I was delighted to join in the campus viewing hosted by the Cal State San Marcos African American Faculty Staff Association (AAFSA). (read more)
January 12, 2009
New Year, New Semester: Looking Ahead
I want to begin 2009 by wishing all of you the very best as we launch a new year and a new semester.
Cal State San Marcos embraces its public university mission of serving our students and our community, and the months ahead will provide new opportunities for us to excel at both. This month, the Spring Academic Assembly charts our semester course, and the Faculty/Staff Awards reception celebrates individual achievements. (read more)
January 12, 2009
Budget Update
Budget Forum Moved to Thursday, January 29, 2009
The Governor released his 2009/10 proposed budget in early January. (read more)
January 12, 2009
Periodic Review of Provost Emily Cutrer
It is the practice of Cal State San Marcos to perform a review of the Provost, the Vice Presidents, and the Deans during their third year of service. The Periodic Review of Provost Emily Cutrer will be conducted this semester. (read more)
December 15, 2008
2008-2009 Zomalt Outstanding Service Award Winner
Upon the recommendation of the Executive Council, I am delighted to announce that Lourdes Shahamiri of the Office of Academic Programs is the 2008-2009 Ernest and Leslie Zomalt Outstanding Service Award honoree. Ms. Shahamiri has a long and distinguished record of service to the mission of the university. She is a linchpin in the Academic Programs office, where her stellar work in preparing new program submissions to the Chancellor's Office has given our campus a system-wide reputation for excellent proposals. Her numerous innovations in curriculum development business practices have included posting curriculum forms online for the Academic Senate review and approval process. (read more)
December 10, 2008
2008-2009 President's Faculty and Staff Awards
I am pleased to announce this year's President's Awards for faculty and staff:
President's Outstanding Faculty Award for Scholarship and Creative Activity
Professor Peter Arnade, History
President's Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence
Professor Veronica Anover, World Languages & Hispanic Literatures
President's Outstanding Faculty Award for Service Leadership
Professor Patty Seleski, History
President's Outstanding Faculty Award for Outstanding Lecturer
Professor Kimber Quinney, History
Employees of the Year
Janice Monypeny, Extended Learning
Patricia Morris, Institutional Planning & Analysis
Please join me on Thursday, January 15, at 11:00 a.m. in the Dome as we recognize each of the recipients at the Annual Faculty and Staff Awards Reception.
December 3, 2008
Budget Update
Last week at my Budget Forum, I announced that we'd launched an updated Budget Central. It is available from my website. We will post our budget information, systemwide news and other pertinent documents. (read more)
November 14, 2008
Diversity Town Hall
I was so pleased to welcome a standing-room-only crowd at the November 10 Diversity Town Hall Forum. The ideas put forth in our invigorating dialogue will serve as a useful road map for moving forward to strengthen the fabric of our multicultural campus community. I said at the forum, and I want to reiterate here, that diversity is neither a quick nor a top-down process. We need to keep working at it together, and we will do that again at a Spring 2009 Diversity Town Hall. I will announce the date and location shortly, and until then, I invite you to review a summary of the November 10 dialogue (PDF) which includes highlights from post-forum feedback that I've received.
November 14, 2008
2008-2009 Brakebill Distinguished Professor
I want to congratulate our colleague, Professor Soheila Jorjani of the College of Business Administration, on being named the 2008-2009 Harry E. Brakebill Distinguished Professor. The Faculty Awards Committee concluded, and I wholeheartedly concur, that she is an extraordinary faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to her students, to her academic discipline, and to our campus community. A great university begins with great faculty, with professors who are dedicated to scholarly excellence and devoted to the success of their students, and Dr. Jorjani is a shining example of that.
November 14, 2008
Campus Veterans Center Opens
For me, one of the highlights of the Fall 2008 semester was the November 13 grand opening of our new campus Veterans Center, only the 2nd such center in the CSU system. We take pride in the fact that 600 of our students are self-identified active-duty personnel, veterans, or dependents, and we are constantly seeking new ways to serve their needs and expand our outreach to military veterans in the region. I want to pay special tribute to Admiral Len Hering, Commander of the Navy's Southwest Region, who was an inspirational keynote speaker, and to Marine Sgt. Nicholas Wagner, President of the Cal State San Marcos Student Veterans Organization, who spoke eloquently about the need to foster open communication between civilians and military personnel. The Veterans Center will be an inclusive, one-stop-shop for veterans'services. I invite everyone to visit the Center near Cougar Central and learn more about veterans' issues.
